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Greaseproof
see synonyms of greaseproofAdjective
1. greaseproof
resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax
Example Sentences:'greaseproof wrapping paper'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Greaseproof
see synonyms of greaseproofadjective
resistant to penetration by greases and oils
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Greaseproof
see synonyms of greaseproofn.
1. Soft or melted animal fat, especially after rendering.
2. A thick oil or viscous substance, especially when used as a lubricant.
3.
a. The oily substance present in raw wool; suint.
b. Raw wool that has not been cleansed of this oily substance.
4. Slang Something, such as money or influence, that facilitates the attainment of an object or a desire: accepted some grease to fix the outcome of the race.
tr.v. (grēs, grēz) greased, greas·ing, greas·es
1. To coat, smear, or soil with grease: greased the pie pan.
2. To lubricate with grease.
3. To facilitate the progress of.
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